Job Details
Production Technician U405
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With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE:AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 25 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
PLEASE NOTE: In order for American Water to evaluate decisions about new regulations, reintegration, and safe operating practices, all employees are required to report their vaccination status.
Primary Role
Operates chemical feed systems and performs required process control testing and analysis.
Key Accountabilities
- Maintain and ensure reliable operations of the Interurban Production facilities.
- Operates chemical feed systems and performs required process control testing and analysis.
- Fills day tanks. Calibrates chemical feed pumps, including checking chemical feeds at outlying stations that may be required.
- Manage pumping and filter operations, including filter washing, and any additional filter treatment that may be required.
- Manage outlying stations regarding pumpage, tank levels, and pressure requirements.
- Receives and tests chemical deliveries.
- Performs routine maintenance and housekeeping of facilities, depending on actual working assignment.
- Performs relief duties for shift treatment Operator (ESL mini-lab), as required or as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong work ethic, time management, communication, and organizational and team membership skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision. Good mechanical skills.
- Ability to lift 75 lbs. Computer literacy required.
Experience/Education
- High School diploma
- 0-2 years of experience in the water industry.
Certifications and Licenses
- Class C required after 2 years in position; Class A required after 4 years in position
- Class C driver’s license and D.O.T. medical card required within 30 days of being awarded position.
Competencies
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